n.

1. 支付，付款[U]
   Full payment must be made before we get the new car.

   我们在得到新汽车之前必须付清全部款项。

2. 支付的款项（或实物）[C]
   We made our last house payment today.

   我们今天付了我们购房的最后一期款子。

3. 报偿；惩罚[U]

n.

1. the action of paying or the process of being paid.
2. an amount paid or payable.